Наткнулась на то ли американское, то ли английское освещение церемонии открытия олимпиады...
Собственно для чего пишу здесь. Вот для этого:
"The women introducing each country during the parade of athletes wear costumes which pay homage to a Russian folklore called "Snegurochka." Also known as the "Snow Maiden" or "Snowy," she is said to be the daughter of the Snow Queen and Father Frost and live in the winter forest. The character also plays a large part in Russia's New Year's celebration. "

какая интерпретация...
Не, им конечно простительно, все же чужая мифология, но меня на ржач пробило